NOW FULL! IN PERSON AMAP Training October 2025
2025-10-20 09:30 - 15:00 UTC | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Members $175/ Non Members $200
Dates: October 2oth, 21st, 22nd from 9:30am-3pm
This course certifies trainees to administer medications in OPWDD-funded residential and day programs. This course follows the OPWDD approved AMAP curriculum and includes: responsibilities of AMAP certification, common medications, side effects, rights and responsibilities of administering medication measurement of vital signs, and common abbreviations used in the medical field.

IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

IAC Membership Meeting
2025-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

Free Webinar-ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK-INTEGRATING BEHAVIOR, PLAY AND LANGUAGE IN WEBINAR , CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND LANGUAGE DISORDER
2025-10-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom
October 16th 10am-11:30am
DESCRIPTION: This presentation will explore how behavior, play, and language are interconnected and how an integrated approach can foster meaningful developmental progress. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to: Recognize and respond to behavioral cues as a form of communication, use play as a foundation for building social and language skills, Support language development through structured and naturalistic interactions, collaborate across disciplines (e.g., speech therapy, ABA, and occupational therapy) to support the whole child and Implement practical strategies that promote engagement, reduce frustration, and encourage functional communication.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Parents, family members, caregivers and professionals who want to enhance the lives of children. We welcome anyone who strives to achieve the same goals.
LANGUAGE: English (Spanish and Mandarin Interpretation Provided)
Registration Required: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vuz4-S6bQI-e5Bd6Ef5dTQ#/registration

Online Incident Investigation Certification October Training
2025-10-14 16:30 - 19:30 | Online via Zoom
Date: October 14, 15, 16, 21,22, 27 and 28th 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Test date: October 29th 8:30am-4:30pm
Members $450 / Non-Members $550
Online via Zoom
Are you a nonprofit professional ready to learn and take on investigations at your organization? This training will be an immersive virtual training series that provides specialized investigative skills to new investigators.
REGISTER HERE
IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

Early Intervention Committee
2025-10-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

FREE PRESENTATION with Baker Tilly: Top Risk Trends in Behavioral Health: What Your Internal Controls Might Be Missing
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Join us on October 9th from 12pm-1pm for this free presentation from our colleagues at Baker Tilly.
Target Audience:
Executives, compliance officers, internal auditors, finance leaders, and program managers in behavioral health organizations navigating operational and regulatory change.
Session Description:
As behavioral health organizations expand services, adopt new delivery models, and navigate changing reimbursement landscapes, the risk environment is evolving rapidly. This session will examine the top internal and external risk trends facing the sector—from cybersecurity and workforce instability to value-based care and payer pressures—and provide practical insights into strengthening internal controls to mitigate exposure. Attendees will learn how to assess and modernize their control environment in alignment with emerging risks and compliance expectations.
OMIG Relevance:
New York State OMIG is increasingly focused on how providers identify and respond to systemic risks. Strengthening internal controls in light of emerging trends is critical to satisfying OMIG’s expectations for proactive compliance.
Learning Objectives:

Identify emerging operational and compliance risks specific to behavioral health.
Evaluate the effectiveness of current internal controls in addressing these risks.
Apply internal audit insights to inform risk mitigation strategies across the organization.

About the Presenters:

Adrienne Larmett : Adrienne is a principal in Baker Tilly’s risk advisory practice, with more than 15 years of professional consulting experience. Adrienne specializes in providing services to higher education and research institutions, working with clients to provide guidance in the areas of internal audit, risk advisory, enterprise risk management, sponsored research compliance and fraud investigation related services. Prior to joining Baker Tilly, she worked in sponsored research at Temple University, the University of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson University.

Patrick Yu: Patrick is the New York metro area market leader and a principal in the healthcare/not-for-profit services practice in the New York regional offices of Baker Tilly. He has nearly 30 years of experience in providing various audit, review, accounting and consulting services to not-for-profit entities. He serves as the firm’s East regional leader of the diversity committee and is a member of the national diversity committee. Patrick also serves on the board of the Baker Tilly Foundation and chairs its finance committee

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FREE WEBINAR-ADAPT Community Network-Advocating at the IEP Meeting-Strategies for Success What Every Parent Needs to Know
2025-10-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom
The goal of this workshop is to empower parents and caregivers to be more effective
advocates for their children and get better educational outcomes. Attendees will understand why
Federal law the key is and will learn new skills and strategies to better prepare them for their child’s
next IEP meeting and working with their child’s school. It is as simple as learning your ABC’s and doing
your homework.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Parents, family members, caregivers, therapists, teachers, and other professionals who want to
enhance the lives of children, teenagers, and young adults. Although our primary focus is for individuals
with autism, we welcome all who strive to achieve the same goals.
LANGUAGE: English (Spanish and Mandarin Interpretation Provided)
REGISTER HERE

IT Committee Meeting
2025-10-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom

FREE WEBINAR: ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK: Maximizing Benefits: Leveraging Trusts and ABLE Accounts
2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom
This webinar will explore the distinct advantages of supplemental needs trusts, pooled
trusts, and ABLE accounts, highlighting how to use these tools to help individuals with disabilities stay
under asset and income limits for critical means-tested benefits while paving the way for a better financial
future. Attendees will receive essential updates on the 2025 Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income
(SSI} financial limits and learn practical strategies for setting up and managing these accounts. We’ll review
common scenarios, who can establish these accounts, and how to empower individuals to improve
financial independence, save for future needs, and work without the risk of losing critical benefits. This
webinar will provide tools to enhance opportunities and create a secure, fulfilling future for the people you
serve.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Parents, family members, caregivers and professionals who want to
enhance the lives of children, teenagers & young adults. We welcome anyone who strives to achieve
the same goals.

Register:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GoMf2hvQS9u5g2wUUJPUZQ#/registration

Joint Clinic Leadership Meeting with OPWDD
2025-09-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Online via Zoom

Education Committee
2025-09-30 11:30 - 13:30 | Online via Zoom

Tuesdays at Ten-Shaping the Future of IDD Services
2025-09-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Online via Zoom
September 30th 10am-11am
Free Presentation by Forvis Mazars
Join us for an insightful presentation featuring two trailblazing leaders in the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) field. These knowledgeable professionals will share their perspectives on key developments that will shape the future of service delivery for IDD providers across New York state. We’ll explore critical topics that are redefining how services are delivered, funded, and supported so providers can be equipped to help meet the evolving needs of individuals and communities.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

Recognize the role of artificial intelligence in advancing care and operations within the IDD sector.
Outline upcoming funding changes and their implications for providers.
Describe how to deliver holistic services that support the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
Discuss innovative strategies and sustainable solutions for tackling workforce challenges.

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September QA-Compliance Committee Meeting
2025-09-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

Membership Meeting
2025-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

FREE WEBINAR-ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK -The Ombuds Program
2025-09-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom
The new program Independent Intellectual and Developmental Disability Ombuds (IDDO) program was created by OPWDD to educate people with intellectual and developmental disabilities understand their rights, help them advocate and support people navigating the OPWDD delivery system and mediate concerns related to service access and quality. This new program operates independently of OPWDD and does not replace care managers who assist individuals obtaining OPWDD services but is meant to provide an avenue for resolving issues and complaints when existing mechanisms have not produced a resolution. At this webinar you will learn the role of IDDO, what services the program provides and receive information about its operating agency
Community Service Society (CSS).

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Parents, family members, caregivers and professionals who want to enhance the
lives of children, teenagers & young adults. We welcome anyone who strives to achieve the same goals.

LANGUAGE: English (With Spanish& Mandarin Interpretation)
Registration is required. To register click on https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0cwwEzuiTrieIQ_06SOJww

NOW FULL !IN PERSON AMAP Training September 2025
2025-09-25 09:30 - 15:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Members $175/ Non Members $200
Dates: September 25th, 29th, 30th from 9:30am-3pm
This course certifies trainees to administer medications in OPWDD-funded residential and day programs. This course follows the OPWDD approved AMAP curriculum and includes: responsibilities of AMAP certification, common medications, side effects, rights and responsibilities of administering medication measurement of vital signs, and common abbreviations used in the medical field.

IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

Financial Strategies Committee
2025-09-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom

Non-NYC Schools Subcommittee
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom

FREE WEBINAR-ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK-SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS WITH IEPs with Include NYC
2025-09-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom
Where is the bus? Learn how parents can access the most up-to-date information about their child’s busing services, and how to deal with any concerns that might arise. We’ll discuss the changes that have been instituted this school year and how to make sure that your children have a safe, secure, and on-time ride!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Parents, family members, caregivers and professionals who want to enhance the lives of children,
teenagers & young adults. We welcome anyone who strives to achieve the same goals

Registration Required: REGISTER HERE

ONLINE Generational Conflict
2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
presented by Tonia Morris, Simply HR
September 17th 11am-12:30pm
Members $95/ Non Members $125

This program meets virtually September 17th from 11am-12:30pm.
This session will address common sources of generational conflict in the workplace and introduce strategies to foster collaboration and understanding among different age groups.
Objectives:
1. Identify generational differences and their impact on workplace dynamics.
2. Understand common sources of generational conflict and how to manage them.
3. Develop skills to create a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
4. Implement techniques for bridging generational gaps in communication.

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ONLINE EXCEL FOR BEGINNERS Sept 2025
2025-09-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Online via Zoom
Sept 17 and 18
10am-2pm
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Members $200 / Non Members $260
Presented by Jeff Kunkel-JLK Strategies

Being able to organize and present data in a useful tool in any field. This training is intended for learners with little or no experience creating spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Over the course of this two-day, hands-on seminar, participants will:

Understand the basics of working with spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel
Learn basic formulas and functions to automate calculations and reduce errors
Learn to produce simple charts and graphs so you can present information in a user friendly, visual format

Each participant will need to have a computer with Microsoft Excel installed in order to practice the techniques taught during the training.

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Attracting and Retaining Donors
2025-09-16 10:00 - 16:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
September 16th 10am-4pm
IN PERSON AT IAC
Members $150/Non Members $200
Why do people give? We will discuss the answer to that question and how nonprofits can create appeals that get results and foster donations. Nonprofits need to attract donors and continue to build relationships. We will discuss the 3 Cs and 4 Cs of giving, which are the cornerstone of giving.

This course will provide examples that nonprofit organizations can utilize. We will also offer ideas of how to build donor loyalty and support ongoing giving opportunities to build funds. We will also discuss legacy giving opportunities.

REGISTER HERE
IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

HR Committee Meeting
2025-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

Residential Committee Meeting
2025-09-10 13:30 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom

Training Directors Committee Meeting
2025-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

STEERING COMMITTEE-DSP Sustainability Project Workshop for Upper Level
2025-09-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
This class is only available to IAC Members and is open to CEOs and other executive level management. This class consists of 5 virtual sessions as outlined below.

Virtual workshop sessions:
1. September 9, 2025 – Power Dynamics with Jen Cohen & Anne Parmeter
2. September 16, 2025 – Building a Culture of Respect with Jen Cohen & Robert Budd
3. September 30, 2025 – How to Right the Ship: Leading for sustainability with Robert Budd & Marco Damiani
4. October 21, 2025 – What’s The Story? A brief history of insecurity with Jen Cohen & Anne Parmeter
5. October 28, 2025 – Empathy: The not-so-secret key to transformation with Jen Cohen, Tibi Guzman & Robert Budd

The entire series is being offered for $750 for DSP Sustainability Project Steering Committee members.
Only 15 special priced tickets are available

STEERING COMMITTEE REGISTRATION HERE

IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

ONLINE-DSP Sustainability Project Workshop for Upper Level Management
2025-09-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
This class is only available to IAC Members and is open to CEOs and other executive level management. This class consists of 5 virtual sessions as outlined below.

Virtual workshop sessions:
1. September 9, 2025 – Power Dynamics with Jen Cohen & Anne Parmeter
2. September 16, 2025 – Building a Culture of Respect with Jen Cohen & Robert Budd
3. September 30, 2025 – How to Right the Ship: Leading for sustainability with Robert Budd & Marco Damiani
4. October 21, 2025 – What’s The Story? A brief history of insecurity with Jen Cohen & Anne Parmeter
5. October 28, 2025 – Empathy: The not-so-secret key to transformation with Jen Cohen, Tibi Guzman & Robert Budd

The entire series is being offered for $900 with a special discount for DSP Sustainability Project Steering Committee members.
Only 35 participants will be accepted.

REGISTER HERE

IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

ADES Committee Meeting
2025-09-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom

FREE WEBINAR: Supporting the Needs of Families Caring for Children with both Emotional/Behavioral and Developmental Disabilities
2025-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
presented by Gary Shulman
September 9th 10am-12pm
This program is being offered for free but registration is required.
REGISTER HERE
Sometimes having a child who is dually diagnosed with both behavioral and developmental disabilities can be extremely overwhelming. We will explore the various resources to meet those unique needs.

The Truth About Grant Writing and Seeking Support from Foundations
2025-09-08 10:00 - 16:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
September 8th 10am-4pm
IN PERSON AT IAC
presented by The Visions Center for Creative Management
Members $150/Non Members $200
Many nonprofits submit endless grant proposals with little success. The truth is that the proposals ae often poorly written and lack compelling reasons for support. Proposals are often sent to the wrong foundation and are not reflective of their priorities.
We will provide examples and formats to enhance grant writing. We will also share strategies on how to target. funders and build relationships to foster success. We will highlight the grant process and how to foster longer-term proposals and renewals. This is a highly practical program designed to help nonprofits get results.

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IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.
